Driscoll’s acquires Haygrove Africa

Berry company Driscoll’s has formally agreed to purchase Haygrove Africa Trading, a wholly owned subsidiary of Haygrove Heaven. 

July 12 , 2022

U.S. fruit and vegetable imports on track for bumper year

Fruit imports from January to May this year were up by 21 percent from $10.5 billion to $12.6 billion, while vegetables were up 9 percent from $7.6 billion to $8.2 billion.

July 11 , 2022

Westfalia Fruit enters Colombian Hass avocado season

Westfalia Fruit Group has announced the start of its Colombian Hass avocado season with supply available now through late spring of 2023.

July 07 , 2022

Californian citrus growers shift their focus to the domestic market

Californian citrus growers are shifting their focus to the domestic market, as rising costs continue to put pressure on growers and the ongoing global supply chain crisis wreaks havoc for both imports and exports. 

July 06 , 2022

Mexico Council of IFPA calls for fairer prices for producers

Recently-formed Mexico Council of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has called on markets and retailers to provide fairer prices to ensure a sustainable future for Mexican producers. 

July 05 , 2022

Drewry: Lingering congestion to prevent “very swift normalization”

Although container shipping’s pandemic fueled boom cycle has undoubtedly taken a turn in recent months, lingering congestion is likely to prevent “a very swift normalization”, said Drewry in its latest Container Forecast report.

July 04 , 2022

Chilean citrus: Mandarin export forecast revised down by a fifth following freeze

Chile's Citrus Comite of Asoex has provided updated export for citrus this season in the wake of a freeze event in late May, with all categories set to see a decline that is expected to be most pronounced in mandarins.

June 29 , 2022

Mexico's countrywide avocado expansion could strengthen sector

The expansion of large-scale avocado production in Mexico beyond Michoacán is likely to reinforce the country's position as the leading exporter of the fruit to the U.S.

June 29 , 2022

Mexico’s “huge opportunity” in emerging export markets

Mexican growers can benefit from untapped potential in markets from Asia-Pacific to Europe by looking beyond traditional destinations.

June 27 , 2022

Asia’s shortage of empty containers may worsen Rotterdam congestion

The Dutch port has faced an onslaught of both goods and empty boxes offloaded from other European maritime operations, shipping experts said.

June 23 , 2022